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​SNEC Eye Clinic @ CGH

SNEC.pngSNEC Eye Clinic @ CGH is a collaborative set-up between Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). Established to serve the eye care needs in the east of Singapore, the clinic is staffed by specialist consultants from SNEC, and supported by a team of specialised ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, ophthalmic technicians and an orthoptist.

The consultants and senior consultants in the clinic are fellowship trained with many having received training in world renowned institutions such as Moorfields Eye Hospital (UK), Johns Hopkins Hospital (USA), Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (USA) and Doheny Eye Institute (USA).

SNEC Eye Clinic @ CGH offers a full range of specialised subspecialty eye services including General Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Corneal & External Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Medical & Surgical Retina, Neuro-ophthalmology, Ocular Inflammation & Immunology and Oculoplastic.

Our services also include multi-disciplinary teams that comprise specialists from other fields: 1) Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)/Facial plastic surgery and Dental/ Maxillofacial surgery for facial trauma; 2) Dermatology for periocular skin cancer; 3) Rheumatology, Infectious Disease and Respiratory for uveitis.

We believe that early diagnosis and management is important in ensuring the best possible visual outcomes for our patients. Our clinic is equipped with a range of imaging, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment such as argon laser machines to treat a number of eye conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears; computerised visual field analysers for the assessment of glaucoma, as well as an optical coherence tomography imaging system for glaucoma and retinal imaging and analysis.

As the population in the east increases, the SNEC Eye Clinic @ CGH will continue to expand and enhance its range of services to meet the growing needs of patients. Our team will move into the new CGH Medical Centre in 2018, with larger clinical space and more consultation rooms, and a greater range of ophthalmic equipment and services.

Our Services

General Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology

  • Comprehensive eye examination
  • Cataract assessment and surgery with intraocular lens implantation [with options of premium intraocular lens for astigmatism (toric lens) and presbyopia (multifocal lenses)]

Cornea

  • Investigation and diagnosis of cornea problems
  • Consultation and treatment for corneal infections and ulcers
  • Analysis and treatment for cornea degeneration

Glaucoma

  • Evaluation, diagnosis and assessment of all glaucoma subtypes using technologically advanced devices such as the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser (HVFA) and Optical Coherence Tomographer (OCT)
  • Screening for glaucoma and evaluation of glaucoma suspects
  • Medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma

Medical & Surgical Retina

A retinal subspecialty team that can diagnose and manage:

  • Diabetic retinopathy and other vascular eye diseases
  • Age-related macular degeneration (dry and wet)
  • Hereditary retinal diseases
  • Pathological myopia
  • Central serous retinopathy
  • Vitreous disorders
  • Retinal tears and retinal detachment
  • Macular holes, macular puckers, vitreomacular traction, myopic macular schisis, trauma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy

Procedures available include:

  • Lasers
  • Pneumoretinopexy
  • Scleral buckling
  • Pars plana vitrectomies

Uveitis & Ocular Inflammation

  • Assessment and management of inflammatory and infective eye conditions
  • Medical therapy with ophthalmic and systemic medications
  • Surgical diagnostic and therapeutic treatment

Neuro-ophthalmology

Diagnosis and management of:

  • Acquired and inherited optic nerve disorders
  • Other disorders affecting the visual pathway such as strokes and brain tumours
  • Eye movement disorders due to cranial nerve palsies, myopathies, neuromuscular junction disorders such as myasthenia gravis and nystagmus
  • Ocular complications arising from intracranial conditions such as inflammation, infection, or blood vessel abnormalities (e.g. Carotid cavernous sinus fistulas)
  • Benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm
  • Unexplained visual loss

Oculoplastic

  • Provide a comprehensive range of services for periocular region (eyelid, lacrimal and orbits)
  • Correction of droopy eyelids and abnormal eyelid positions
  • Diagnosis and management of lumps and bumps around the eye
  • Diagnosis and treatment of tearing watery eyes
  • Rehabilitation of patients with bulgy eyes due to thyroid eye disease and facial nerve palsy
  • Aesthetic periocular procedures (Botox, Blepharoplasty, etc.) phthalmic Emergency
  • 24-hour emergency eye specialist service in the Accident & Emergency Department for treatment of acute eye trauma and other emergencies

Ophthalmic Trauma

  • Management of chemical injuries, orbital fractures, ruptured globe, lacerations, etc.

Low Vision Service

  • Low vision evaluation and functional assessment (including a low vision refraction and prescription of magnifiers, telescopes and assistive technology as appropriate)
  • Provide the appropriate referrals to other allied health specialists who may help in visual rehabilitation training, home modifications and support in the community

Ophthalmic Pathology Service

  • Provide precision diagnosis of eye diseases
  • Diseased tissues are examined macroscopically, microscopically and on the ultrastructural level. Advanced genomic, proteomic, and cytogenetic techniques can be utilised to diagnose diseases at a molecular level